It's important to monitor the health of our Finger Lakes, which is a
part of our regions environmental health.

2014

State plans pollution reduction at Conesus, Honeoye Folks
interested in the health of Conesus and Honeoye, two of the
Finger Lakes closest to Rochester, are invited to a public
meeting on Monday, Dec.15 to hear about a plan to improve water
quality. The state Department of Environmental Conservation has
called the meeting and will discuss its intention to develop
what are called TMDL plans for each lake. Conesus, due south of
Rochester in Livingston County, and Honeoye, which is 10 miles
east of Conesus in Ontario County, are lined with cottages and
year-round homes. They're lovely and popular lakes, heavily used
for recreation. (December 9, 2014)
Rochester Democrat
and Chronicle [more on Water
Quality, Conesus Lake and
Honeoye Lake in our area]

State plans pollution reduction at Conesus, Honeoye Folks
interested in the health of Conesus and Honeoye, two of the
Finger Lakes closest to Rochester, are invited to a public
meeting on Monday, Dec.15 to hear about a plan to improve water
quality. The state Department of Environmental Conservation has
called the meeting and will discuss its intention to develop
what are called TMDL plans for each lake. Conesus, due south of
Rochester in Livingston County, and Honeoye, which is 10 miles
east of Conesus in Ontario County, are lined with cottages and
year-round homes. They're lovely and popular lakes, heavily used
for recreation. (December 9, 2014)
Rochester Democrat
and Chronicle [more on Water
Quality, Conesus Lake and
Honeoye Lake in our area]

Public meeting will focus on water quality of Conesus and
Honeoye lakes Ways to improve the water quality of Conesus
and Honeoye lakes will be the topic of a public meeting Monday,
Dec. 15, at the Livonia High School cafeteria. Ways to
improve the water quality of Conesus and Honeoye lakes will be
the topic of a public meeting Monday, Dec. 15, at the Livonia
High School cafeteria, 40 Spring St. Livonia, 2 Bulldog Blvd.
The meeting hosted by the state Department of Environmental
Conservation will go from 7-9 p.m. (December 2, 2014) Daily
Messenger [more on Water Quality,
Honeoye Lake and
Conesus Lake in our area]

State lists Honeoye Lake on list for blue-green algae The
state lists Honeoye Lake as having “small-localized” evidence of
blue green algae based on a visual check of the lake Sept. 15.
The state Department of Environmental Conservation lists Honeoye
Lake as having “small-localized” evidence of blue green algae.
The state based its assessment on a visual check of the lake on
Sept. 15. (September 20, 2014) Daily Messenger [more on
Honeoye Lake and
Water Quality in our area]

Algae report: Good news for Honeoye Lake users
RICHMOND — A report from the state Department of Environmental
Conservation on the status of blue-green algae in the lake bodes
well for local recreation programs that take advantage of the
lake, including the Richmond program, which uses Honeoye Lake
for its swim lessons. After the DEC’s report on June 27, based
on lab samples, listed the lake as having a widespread
blue-green algae bloom, the report of June 30 based on a visual
sampling stated the algae status was “suspicious” and “small
localized.” Richmond Recreation Director Holly Stoddard stressed
that they have not had blue-green algae, the toxic form of
algae, at the beach in Honeoye since the original report that
the blue-green algae was widespread. She said she works closely
with the New York State Department of Health to ensure that the
water is safe to swim in. The Richmond Recreation Program, which
began on June 30, provides an opportunity for around 130
children to get Red Cross-certified swimming lessons, take field
trips to local businesses such as Roseland Waterpark and
Seabreeze Amusement Park; and participate in Bristol Town Park
Days, when the kids make crafts and plays games such as
kickball. (July 8, 2014) Daily
Messenger [more on Water
Quality and Honeoye Lake in
our area]

Blue-green algae widespread in Honeoye Lake Blue-green algae
is widespread in Honeoye Lake according to the latest sampling
of waterways by the state Department of Environmental
Conservation.The state Department of Environmental Conservation
on Friday reported Honeoye Lake as having widespread blue-green
algae. Honeoye Lake was among the newest listings for algae
blooms in 14 waterways statewide. Honeoye joins the following
waterways with confirmed widespread blue-green algae: Big Reed
Pond and Lake Agawam in Suffolk County; and Central Park Lake in
New York City. (June 27, 2014)
Daily Messenger [more on Honeoye
Lake and Water Quality in
our area]

Honeoye Lake debate rages on When the blue-green algae
reared its ugly head again this summer on Honeoye Lake, the
all-too familiar menace again riled lake homeowners and others
with close ties to the lake. While troubles this year bear
resemblance to past seasons — think 2010, 2002, and blooms that
made headlines as far back as the 1940s and '50s — this year
experts and average observers alike are taking a closer look. It
has generated debate, fueled social media hype and put Honeoye
Lake at the forefront of a campaign to “fix it.” At the center
of the debate is what should be done, if anything. “There is
over 200 years worth of pollution on the bottom of the lake, and
it would take an ice age to remove it,” said Bruce Gilman,
professor of environmental conservation and horticulture at Finger
Lakes Community College. (August 7, 2013) MPNnow.com [more
on Honeoye Lake and
Water Quality in our area]

2007

It's that
bloomin' algae again - Rochester, NY - MPNnow Richmond, N.Y.
- Richmond Town Supervisor Randall Pawley and Canadice Town
Supervisor Bonnie Drake want folks around Honeoye Lake to know
that even though the lake is experiencing an algae bloom, last
year’s alum treatment may still doing the job it was meant to
do: absorbing phosphorus in the lake-bottom sediments. (August
10, 07) Messenger Post
Newspapers

City water keeps flowing as well cleanup proceeds — About
2,000 Ontario County residents who used wells shut down last
month after a banned contaminant was detected will continue to
use the city of Rochester's water supply while the cleanup
continues. Residents in the town of Richmond had been using the
wells and now get water from Hemlock Lake. The wells were shut
down on May 8 after water samples collected by the state Health
Department detected methyl tertiary butyl ether (MTBE) in
Honeoye District No. 2 Well, according to the state Department
of Environmental Conservation. (June 8, 2007)
Democrat & Chronicle

MPNnow.com: Digging in Richmond State officials have been
working almost daily to determine the extent of pollution that
has tainted one of the town's wells. RICHMOND — State officials
will give residents an update Wednesday on their investigation
of a Richmond town well polluted with a gasoline additive. The
meeting starts at 7 p.m. in the auditorium of Honeoye Central
School, 8528 Route 20A. (June 5, 07)
Messenger Post Newspapers

MPNnow.com: Algae-busters to take another crack at Honeoye Lake
- A company hired to spray the water with alum ran into problems
last fall. HONEOYE — More alum will have to be spread in Honeoye
Lake this spring to combat the algae that causes the water to
cloud and smell bad on hot summer days. Thomas Harvey of the
Ontario County Planning Department told the Canadice and
Richmond town boards last week that the application last
September was 80 percent successful. ( (Jan 25, 2007)
MPNnow.com: Local News

GOVERNOR ANNOUNCES PRESERVATION OF 2,000 ACRES ON HONEOYE LAKEAcquisitions Will Protect Habitat and Water Quality,
Expand Recreational Opportunities Governor
George E. Pataki today announced an agreement to acquire three
parcels totaling nearly 2,000 acres along the south end of
Honeoye Lake in the Finger Lakes region of Ontario and
Livingston counties, protecting fish and wildlife and providing
additional recreational opportunities on these scenic lands.
"With a diverse mixture of wetlands, forests and meadows, these
parcels on Honeoye Lake offer a perfect opportunity for families
to enjoy a full outdoor experience," Governor Pataki said. "By
preserving these lands, we are protecting important habitats and
natural resources, preserving the Honeoye Lake Watershed and
enhancing the quality of life in our Finger Lakes communities."
The State will acquire the three parcels from The Nature
Conservancy using $1.1 million in funds from the 1996 Clean
Water/Clean Air Bond Act and the Environmental Protection Fund
(EPF). The parcels, including two formerly owned by the Muller
family, will be managed by the State Department of Environmental
Conservation (DEC) as the Honeoye Inlet Wildlife Management Area
and will be open to the public once the land transfer deals are
completed. (October 16, 2002)
Press Releases 2002

2001

Canadice picks potential well sites The town will go it
alone after an effort to expand public water with the town of
Richmond collapsed. CANADICE - Town officials have picked
potential sites for a well to supply water to homes along
Honeoye Lake. (Friday, November 16, 2001) Daily Messenger

Roadside cleanup set to begin Volunteers are always
needed, organizers said. HONEOYE — Along with flowers starting
to poke through the ground and birds singing another sign of
spring is the annual roadside cleanup in the towns of Richmond,
the hamlet of Honeoye, and Canadice. ( April 17, 2001) Daily
Messenger.

Canadice to rule on FLCC plans The college plans to set up
an area for nature studies on the south end of Honeoye Lake.
CANADICE -- The Canadice Planning Board will hold hearings
tonight on plans to make wetlands and forest at the south end of
Honeoye Lake available for nature studies. (January 23,
2001) Daily Messenger

2000

Hundreds gather for otter release Seven otters were released
at Honeoye Lake yesterday as part of a project to re-establish
the population in central and western New York. (November 4,
2000) Daily Messenger.

Woman a
real friend of nature Developer's widow gives 700 acres to
environmental group CANADICE, N.Y. -- The valley south of
Honeoye Lake is about as unsullied by humans as western New York
gets, with one of the largest oak and hickory forests in the
state and a serenading chorus of crickets and tree frogs.
(September 21, 2000)
DEMOCRAT AND
CHRONICLE

Richmond
continues water search A plan to expand water lines in
Richmond and Canadice ran dry last month. RICHMOND -- The Town
Board voted last week to conduct further research into expanding
the municipal water lines, despite the defeat last month of a
proposal to tie into the city of Rochester water line.
(September 19, 2000) Canandaigua.com

Nature
preserve may quadruple in size The Finger Lakes Land Trust
is seeking grants for a series of purchases. RICHMOND -- The
Finger Lakes Land Trust has plans to more than quadruple the
size of the Wesley Hill Nature Preserve, which was established
last spring. (September 17, 2000) Messenger Post

If you live near Honeoye Lake perhaps one of these resources can be
a way for you to become involved with your lake's health.

Honeoye Valley Association
The Honeoye Valley Association is a not-for-profit volunteer
organization that works in a variety of ways to protect and
preserve the environmental quality of the Honeoye Lake
watershed.

Honeoye Lake Tenth in size among the eleven Finger Lakes,
Honeoye Lake is located 28 miles south of Rochester in
southwestern Ontario County. -- NYS DEC Region 8

Honeoye Lake Lots of facts and info on this lake -- Great
Outdoor Recreation Pages